The issue in this grievance is whether the grievant was entitled to have a union steward present during a discussion undir Article 16, Section 2, of the National Agreement. After further review-of this matter, we agreed that there was no national interpretive issue fairly presented as to the meaning and intent of Article 16 of the National Agreement. This is a local dispute over the application of Article 16, Section 2, of the 1981 National Agreement as discussions of this type shall be held in private between the employee and the supervisor. However, in cases where a reasonable basis exists for the employee to believe that the discussion will result in disciplinary action, a steward may be present. The parties at the local level should apply the above understanding to the specific fact circumstances in order to resolve this case. Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to Step 3 for further consideration by the parties.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C2MC7183
Craft: Clerk